Last Monday I mentioned I’d be attending my first ComicCon as an author, and I’d give a report today. I had an absolute blast! On Saturday I went to Son #1’s room, stole his Punisher t-shirt (anything they leave here is fair game), and headed to the Corvette Museum with my books. The minute I stepped inside I was surrounded by fellow nerds and immediately received three compliments on my borrowed shirt, lol. There were so many amazing costumes – I was entertained all day just watching people pass by. You could tell some really put a lot of effort into theirs. A table across from me was manned by a whole family of Ghostbusters – the youngest was around three years old. Plenty of Mandalorians walked among us, and light sabers were a common sight. Below are some pics.
But what about the book sales? They were happening, and I was very pleased. Even if attendees didn’t buy anything after stopping at my table, they were genuinely interested in hearing about my books. And I’ll talk to people all day about books. I plan on scheduling another one about ninety minutes away in July. A big thanks to Sue Rovens for suggesting I give Cons a try!
A couple months ago I mentioned I was watching The Company You Keep, a new show on ABC starring Milo Ventimiglia. As with a high percentage of shows I watch, it was canceled. No season two will be coming. Did you hear that news, Staci? Staci Troilo and I have a theory that we’re the death of new shows if they’re on both of our watchlists. This is just further confirmation.
Have a great week!
Books and Such 
Glad the convention went so well.
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It was such a good time, Craig. A really nice community of folks.
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It was cancelled? Are you freaking kidding me? I have much rage at this news. We ARE the kiss of death, Teri.
The Con looks amazing! So glad you had fun (and sales). I’m jealous of your Punisher shirt. (Or your son’s, I guess.) I loved Dolph Lundgren in the movie back in the day. Love the Jon Bernthal series, too. I’m thrilled he’s going to be in the new Daredevil.
Sigh. I’m still reeling about TCYK. I can’t believe we got another good one cancelled.
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Can you believe it? I thought it would be a sure thing for renewal. It’s getting to where I’m reluctant to even try a new show.
I also loved Bernthal as The Punisher – hadn’t heard about him in Daredevil. Need to check into that. Okay, just read about it and I’m totally excited.
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I have the same concerns about watching new shows. Yet stuff I hate keeps getting renewed.
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They’ll probably replace it with another reality show.
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Right?
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Love the review. Now I want to attend the next one!
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You should check in your area, Joe. This was a smaller one but was well-attended. Steady traffic all day.
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Glad you had a great time, Teri. I don’t watch a lot of television, but the shows I like seem to get canceled as well.
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I’d advise not watching anything Staci and I like, lol.
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I’m so glad that you had a blast at the Con! I have not been to one yet but I hope to someday! Also, I’m so annoyed by how quickly they cancel shows these days. It’s quite ridiculous!!
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So much fun, Leslie! I felt like I was amongst my people, lol. And I agree about the speed of cancellation. Shows aren’t given the time to find their viewers.
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Yeah, I hear about shows for the first time… mostly after it’s been cancelled and it’s trending on twitter. lol
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Comic Cons are fun. It’s been a while since I’ve been to one though. Glad you enjoyed it. A shame about your show . I’ve felt that way about some shows I’ve enjoyed too.
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It was so much fun! Now I know why my oldest son goes to them several times per year. So many of the shows I’ve liked are cancelled, and it makes me not want to give any new ones a try. Not that there are that may tempting ones out there, lol. Thanks for visiting!
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I’m so glad you had a good time 💕
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I’ll definitely do another one, Caro. Maybe several per year in this area.
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Poor you and Staci! You all are going to get a complex!
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I’m starting to wonder if we could get studios to pay us not to watch something, Priscilla. It might give their shows a better chance.
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I’m glad you had a good time and there was interest in your books. it was a great idea to attend.
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Sue mentioned a few months back I should give one a try. When one was scheduled just twenty minutes away, there’s no way I could pass up the chance, Darlene.
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You might as well add me to the cancel list too. I enjoyed The Company You Keep and Poof.
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Right? A quality cast, interesting storyline, and it’s gone after one season.
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I know. Frustrating.
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Sounds like you had a lot of fun at ComicCon! What a great idea to have a book table at one.
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There were a few tables featuring books. I’m glad Sue encouraged me to give it a try. Even if I hadn’t sold any books, it would have been a fun time.
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Looks like you had great time at ComicCon. I’m not watching anything lately but it’s annoying when they cancel the show we desperately wait for.
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Yes! I rarely watch anything on network TV anymore – there’s not much there that interests me. I stream most things. But ComicCon was all kinds of fun, Yesha.
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I assume that TV shows get cancelled if the ratings aren’t good enough? I don’t watch any TV but that seems logical to me. I am delighted to know you had a good time at this event and sold some books. Selling books is always rewarding.
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Supposedly that’s the case, Robbie. Sometimes I think they do it to make room for more reality shows – which I’m not a fan of. I definitely enjoyed selling some books, but I also loved meeting and talking to people in the ComicCon community. Such nice folks!
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I like talking to readers and writers too as well as any other creatives.
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Glad you had such a blast at the comicon.
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I really did, Tori. I already signed up for another, and I’m considering a couple more.
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